Quality Magazine

Quality July 2019

2019 July

Check out the July 2019 edition of Quality: In-process gaging, depth gages, fixturing, battery leak testing and much more!

Features

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automation

Getting Started with In-Process Gaging

Take advantage of all the benefits of in-process gaging.
Matthew Roux
July 8, 2019
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Historically, in-process gaging has not been widely used in the machine tool industry, but today that’s changing. Gaging companies have been evolving their products and making them easier to use, while enabling users to do more with gaging routines.


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Aerospace fixturing

Fixturing 101: The Sky is the Limit

Fixturing tubular parts in aerospace duct fabrication with traditional vs. modular systems.
Linda Marino
July 1, 2019
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“Since the beginning, humans have searched for superior more practical methods to fulfill holding and clamping needs.” I said this a long time ago about modular tooling and the beat goes on.


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roughness measurements

Choosing Sensors for your CMM

The goal of part inspection is to get results you can trust.
David Wick
July 1, 2019
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Sensors are an essential part of a metrology system, and there are several key factors that inform a buyer’s choice. These include ease of use, accuracy, speed and cost. Comparing the options can involve both analysis of features and actual demonstration of capabilities, but to get meaningful information for either you have to ask the right questions.


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Columns

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From the Editor, Darryl Seland

Meta: Data in the Post-postmodern World

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Darryl Seland
July 15, 2019
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Meta. It’s a term that means “self-reference” and was born in postmodernism, a description of the ideology, culture, and literature of the late 2oth century. Postmodernism, particularly in regard to literature, is marked by the rise of dark humor, unreliable narrators, and parody as a way to comment on our world in a fresh and interesting way. Think M. Night Shyamalan and plot-twists.


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Face of Quality

Understanding Teamwork

Teams provide and important ingredient to the quality recipe.
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Jim L. Smith
July 15, 2019
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Team is defined in Webster’s New World Dictionary as “joint action by a group of people in which individual interests are subordinated to group unity and efficiency.” When reading this, I am reminded of the comments from a member of one of our early teams about the challenges the team has experienced.


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NDT

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Eddy Current
NDT in Aerospace

Automated Eddy Current Testing Solution for Aero-engine Discs

Eddy current testing is a crucial part of quality control.
René Sicard
July 8, 2019
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Aero-engine discs are very critical parts since they are exposed to high stress and temperature during flights. Engine disc components such as bearing rings, fan and compressor discs are subjected to extensive inspections during the different manufacturing stages, including dimensional controls up to the detection of the tiniest surface flaws on rolling surfaces (bearing raceways).


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Compression springs
NDT in Aerospace

Compression Testing Basics

What is compression force and why do we measure it?
Tracey Cheesman
July 8, 2019
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Compression is the application of pushing or crushing forces acting upon an object or a material that allows it to become squeezed or squashed. It is the opposite of tension, or the application of pulling forces that allow a material to stretch or elongate.


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Force measurement testing
NDT in Aerospace

Force Gage Technology

New force gage technology offers a faster, easier alternative to conventional computer and software-based force measurement.
James M. Clinton
July 8, 2019
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Computers and software play a major role in force measurement and quality control. Whether in the engineering lab, quality control inspection area, receiving inspection or on the production floor, the use of computers and measurement software are beneficial to product quality and production efficiency.


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Aerospace parts undergoing fluorescent penetrant testing.
NDT in Aerospace

Nadcap Non-Destructive Testing in Aerospace

The role of NDT is now recognized as vital to ensure the reliability of the product.
Mark Aubele
July 8, 2019
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Nondestructive Testing (NDT) is the name given to the processes designed to verify the integrity of a structure in such a way that the performance of that component is not impaired by the test.


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Vision & Sensors

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Machine vision plays a key role in highly automated production processes.

Self-learning Intelligence for Object Recognition

More and more, advanced artificial intelligence technologies are being incorporated into machine vision systems.
Johannes Hiltner
July 1, 2019
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Machine vision is a key technology for highly automated and seamlessly networked processes in the context of Industry 4.0, a.k.a. the Industrial Internet of Things. The use of new artificial intelligence processes such as deep learning is gaining in importance. A great many benefits make the technology attractive, but it also has limitations.


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How Machine Vision Cables Impact Machine Vision Performance

Choosing high quality cables is your best approach for long-term productivity and consistent imaging data.
Rusty Ponce de Leon
July 1, 2019
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Machine vision cables play a central role in the overall performance of machine vision systems. Those in need of robust, reliable vision results are wise to use the highest quality cables. Far too often, machine vision cables are seen as a place of potential cost savings on system design.


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Products

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Hexagon Global

Hexagon Global S HTA Solution

July 8, 2019
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Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division announced the availability of the latest version of the Global S HTA (high throughput and accuracy) solution for the aerospace industry, which brings major enhancements to Hexagon’s high-speed, non-contact compressor blade measurement system.


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HandySCAN 3D scanner from Creaform.

Creaform HandySCAN 3D Scanner

July 1, 2019
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Creaform announced that its HandySCAN 3D™ metrology-grade 3D laser scanner can now be used for recording physical attributes of aircraft dents and blends on all models of Boeing commercial airplanes.


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New Products

Matthews Marking Systems Line of Laser Coders 

July 1, 2019
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Matthews Marking Systems announces a new line of lasers called e-SolarMark+. eSolarMark+ units come in a variety of laser types including CO2, fiber and a range of diode, including UV and Green diodes. The wide range of technologies offered ensures a compatible laser for almost any substrate. 


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